San Diego’s jobless rate was below that of the state, which rose to a seasonally adjusted 8.9 percent in August from 8.7 percent in July. It was above the national rate of 7.3 percent for the same month.

During the 12 months to August, the region’s total nonfarm employment increased by 14,800 jobs, up 1.2 percent.

The three sectors showing the largest annual gains were educational and health services, up 5,300; leisure and hospitality, up 4,700; and professional and business services, up 4,400.